#0565 · Gen 5 · 495 BST
Carracosta
A Water/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with an exceptional 133 base Defense. Common ability: Solid Rock.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
149/115/137/92/76/46
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
181/176/203/148/128/92
Abilities
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Carracosta
Carracosta is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 495. A Water/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with an exceptional 133 base Defense. Common ability: Solid Rock.
Best stat: Defense (133 base)
Carracosta's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 108 base Attack and 32 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Solid Rock
- Sturdy
- Swift Swim
How to use Carracosta competitively
Open the damage calculator with Carracosta selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Carracosta appears in the species dropdown. Drop Carracosta into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0565 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Water / Rock |
| Abilities | Solid Rock, Sturdy, Swift Swim |
| Base Stat Total | 495 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 74 / 108 / 133 / 83 / 65 / 32 |